1. Naruto: Overcoming Poverty Naruto, the protagonist, faced poverty as an orphan. Despite his talent, he struggled to afford nutritious food, relying on assistance from the Third Hokage. Even as a Chunin, his financial situation did not improve, and he continued to eat cheap ramen. Naruto's perseverance led him to become Hokage, escaping poverty.

2. Tsunade: Gambling Addiction and Financial Struggles Tsunade's gambling addiction led to a poverty-stricken life.

Her continuous losses earned her the nickname "Cash Cow," and people took advantage of her, causing financial struggles.

3. Sasuke: From Wealth to Poverty Sasuke, a survivor of the Uchiha clan, faced drastic change after the Uchiha massacre. He lost his family and emotional support and struggled to obtain food. After defecting, he became penniless and relied on Orochimaru for basic needs.

4. Asuma: Spending Money on Students Asuma, from the privileged Sarutobi clan, spent his wealth treating his students to meals.

Despite accumulating money from missions, his generosity kept him poor. Settling the bill for his students pained him financially.

5. Kabuto: From Orphan to Powerful Villain Kabuto, an antagonist, overcame poverty and became a powerful villain. Starting as a homeless orphan, he couldn't afford food and scavenged through garbage. Having no knowledge of his true identity for a long time, Kabuto can be considered the poorest character in Naruto.